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Pepe
Local Insider
14 years guiding in Madrid
Pepe was great! He took our family on a four hour walking tour of Madrid. He was fun, extremely knowledgeable, and took us to a delicious restaurant for lunch.
5(233 reviews)
Pepe
Local Insider
14 years guiding in Madrid
Pepe was great! He took our family on a four hour walking tour of Madrid. He was fun, extremely knowledgeable, and took us to a delicious restaurant for lunch.
5(233 reviews)
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Rudd L.
1/17/2025
Tokyo, Japan
An incredible experience that you absolutely can't pass on. My girlfriend and I ended our trip in Tokyo with Kenji's tour and sushi making class. We learned so much about the culture of the city and the art of making sushi. 10/10, thank you Rey & Ken
Guide: Kenji K.
Tamye L.
4/22/2025
Madrid, Spain
Pepe gave us a walking tour of highlights of Madrid. He was knowledgeable and gave us an overview of Madrid history without overwhelming us with too much information. We ended the tour with a visit to a locals spots for tapas that were delicious.
Karen H.
5/12/2025
Porto, Portugal
Ana was great to communicate with, very helpful, and extremely knowledgeable. We enjoyed our tour and learned a lot. The Bolhao market was amazing! We enjoyed seeing the waterfront, narrow streets, and the beautiful train station. Ana arranged airport transfers that went very smoothly. Highly recommend!
Guide: Ana C.
Kenji K.
10/15/2024
Hanoi, Vietnam
Thanks to Junie's excellent guidance through local spots we would never have found on our own, me and my wife on our honeymoon thoroughly enjoyed her food tour in the Old Quatre. I highly recommend her tour anyone visiting Vietnam for the first time.
Guide: Junie B.
Sophie
11/8/2025
Mexico City, Mexico
Silvia has both a deep and a broad knowledge of the civilisations covered by the museum. She answered all my questions, and I really enjoyed her questions to me ... it really made me think and engage more deeply with what I was seeing in front of me.
Zoe S.
1/7/2026
Mexico City, Mexico
Silvia took my family and our friends' family on a tour of the Anthropology Museum and she was wonderful. She was so knowledgeable, and really knew how to keep us all engaged -- from the adults to our teenagers to our preteen. Her English was perfect, and she checked in with us consistently to make sure we understood everything and that we were going at the right place. I would highly recommend her to anyone
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Discover travel guides and authentic experiences with local guides in these cities.
Paris
Effortlessly stylish and endlessly layered, with hidden courtyards and café culture around every corner.
Athens
Where ancient ruins spill into lively squares and every corner feels like a history lesson.
Florence & Countryside
Breathtakingly beautiful, where Renaissance masterpieces meet rolling hills and unhurried Tuscan life.
Milan
Polished and purposeful, where high fashion, Renaissance art, and aperitivo hour exist side by side.
Tokyo
Quietly extraordinary, blending cutting-edge modernity with deep tradition in a way no other city can.
Mexico City
Vast, vibrant, and full of contradictions, with ancient roots and one of the world's best food scenes.
Oaxaca de Juárez
Slow-paced and deeply rooted, where indigenous traditions, rich flavours, and artisan craft come alive.
Porto
Unhurried and soulful, draped in azulejo tiles and the warm glow of the Douro River.
Lisbon
Wonderfully nostalgic yet quietly cool, with hillside trams and Fado drifting through the evening air.
Valencia
Laid-back and sun-soaked, where great food, bold architecture, and beach life all coexist.
Seville
Deeply romantic, filled with the scent of orange blossom and the sound of flamenco guitar.
Granada
Intimate and atmospheric, where Moorish grandeur meets a relaxed tapas-with-every-drink culture.
Barcelona
A city that pulses with creativity, colour, and the easy rhythm of Mediterranean life.
Madrid
Passionate and proud, with world-class art, grand boulevards, and nights that never end.
Hanoi
Chaotic and charming in equal measure, with ancient temples, strong coffee, and streets full of life.
Ho Chi Minh City
Fast-moving and electric, where war history, street food, and a bold modern energy all collide.
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